The real hit of the Miami show last week wasn’t the 278-foot, $129 million superyacht Victorious. It was the 15-foot, $122,000 Fiat 500 Offshore, making its U.S. debut.
Made in Italy by Car Off-Shore and Fiat, the new car-like tender was launched there last summer (pictured above). The idea was to replicate the look and lines of the iconic Fiat 500, one of the most-recognized European vehicles ever. Fiat described the boat as the “500 of the seas.” The boats were shown in Miami by 1 Ocean Yachts Group.
The Fiat 500 Offshore is not mass produced like its land-based namesake. Only 500 will be made. The 100-hp Mercury outboard can be painted to match the color of the boat, so can the fender covers. The 500 comes with a bilge pump, front and rear LED lights, fog lights, a Sky leather throttle, four seats, a digital dash, audio system, and optional Sunshade canopy.
The car-boat weighs 1,212 pounds and carries just 18 gallons of fuel and 11 gallons of fresh water, so you don’t wander too far offshore. But it certainly looks like you’ll have a lot of fun, even close to shore.
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